L98.3: Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]
You keep getting an itchy rash on your skin.
The exact cause of a rash like this is unknown.
Initially, the skin is often itchy and burning. The skin turns red at the places affected, and it can swell up. Blisters or scales may also form in the places affected. You may also be very tired and have joint pain.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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